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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 25, 2013

Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used to regulate the flow of primary and secondary fluids when positive pressure is required. The infusion system is capable of delivering fluid from a negative head height (when the IV fluid container is lower than the pump), and provides clinically accepted volumetric accuracy for all standard IV fluids, including blood, lipid, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Model number: 621-300ES and 621-400ES. To del

This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on August 26, 2011 due to an issue in which the Outlook ES Safety Infusion Sy…

Recall #
Z-2188-2013
Affected scope
6,919
Initiated
November 14, 2012
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B Braun Medical, Inc. recalled Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used… - a critical-severity action.

Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used… was recalled by B Braun Medical, Inc. in September 25, 2013. Reason: This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on Augu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2188-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

B Braun Medical, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on Augu….

Critical
severity level
7K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
September 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2188-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2188-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 14, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. B Braun Medical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Carrollton, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,919.

The documented reason for this recall is: This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on August 26, 2011 due to an issue in which the Outlook ES Safety Infusion System may halt infusion but the "RUN" Lig… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, CA, FL, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NY, MD, ME, MN, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

6,919

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used to regulate the flow of primary and secondary fluids when positive pressure is required. The infusion system is capable of delivering fluid from a negative head height (when the IV fluid container is lower than the pump), and provides clinically accepted volumetric accuracy for all standard IV fluids, including blood, lipid, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Model number: 621-300ES and 621-400ES. To deliver a broad range of drugs with use with the B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets.

Reason for recall

This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on August 26, 2011 due to an issue in which the Outlook ES Safety Infusion System may halt infusion but the "RUN" Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the front display continue to advance as if the pump were infusing. The pump emits a backup alarm, but there are no visual indicators that the infusion

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2188-2013
Date reported September 25, 2013
Date initiated November 14, 2012
Recalling firm B Braun Medical, Inc.
Firm location Carrollton, TX
Affected scope 6,919
Distribution Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, CA, FL, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NY, MD, ME, MN, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

6,919 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2188-2013) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used to regulate the flow of primary and secondary fluids when positive pressure is required. The infusion system is capable of delivering fluid from a negative head height (when the IV fluid container is lower than the pump), and provides clinically accepted volumetric accuracy for all standard IV fluids, including blood, lipid, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Model number: 621-300ES and 621-400ES. To deliver a broad range of drugs with use with the B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets.. Recalled by B Braun Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 6,919.
Why was this product recalled?
This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on August 26, 2011 due to an issue in which the Outlook ES Safety Infusion System may halt infusion but the "RUN" Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the front display continue to advance as if the pump were infusing. The pump emits a backup alarm, but there are no visual indicators that the infusion
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 25, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2188-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, CA, FL, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NY, MD, ME, MN, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2188-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 25, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.